Torpedo Factory Art CenterA working art gallery where you can watch pieces being createdand purchase jewelry, paintings, sculptures, etc directly from the artiststhemselves. Housed in an old Torpedo Factory on the Alexandria, VA waterfront thisvenue is free and open to the public.

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